Healthcare Project Manager

Kadean Construction Company INC•Sunset Hills, MO

58d

About The Position

The Project Manager (PM) leads project delivery from preconstruction through closeout with a high level of autonomy and minimal senior oversight. The PM takes full ownership of each opportunity, from pursuit and contract award through final delivery, ensuring projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety objectives. This role is responsible for building and maintaining strong relationships with owners, design partners, and vendors, representing Kadean’s values and business interests throughout the project lifecycle. The PM effectively delegates responsibilities, guides project teams, and drives accountability to achieve successful outcomes.. In the health care sector, this position requires heightened attention to compliance, infection control, patient safety, and coordination within occupied or sensitive clinical environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
5–7+ years of progressive project management or project engineering experience.
Experience leading projects of $5M–$20M or more in size.
Proficiency in project scheduling software (Primavera P6, MS Project) and management platforms (Procore, CMiC, or similar).
Strong leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience with healthcare projects strongly preferred.
Familiarity with Regulatory standards and requirements, Joint Commission, and infection control risk assessment protocols is a plus.

Responsibilities

Support project pursuit and early-phase planning efforts by aligning scope, budget, and schedule with healthcare client priorities, including patient safety, code compliance, and phasing strategies for occupied environments.
Collaborate with estimating and design partners to align scope, budget, and schedule.
Manage subcontractor engagement during preconstruction to ensure accurate pricing and buyout.
Owns development and execution of project success plans
Works directly with superintendent and project team to develop logistics plans and understands construction flow and constraints to optimize efficiency of a site.
Lead kickoff meetings, startup planning, and internal risk assessments.
Takes complete ownership of coordination between owners, designers, and field teams.
Develop and maintain project schedules.
Track milestone progress and identify risks proactively.
Collaborate with subcontractors and field teams to drive timely performance.
Review and manage owner contracts, subcontracts, and vendor agreements.
Monitor compliance with contractual requirements.
Manage scope changes, RFIs, and disputes in collaboration with leadership.
Manage project budgets, forecasts, and monthly cost reporting.
Track change management and support revenue recognition.
Drive adherence to financial goals and margin targets.
Utilize project management and financial tracking tools (e.g., Procore, CMiC).
Maintain documentation, reporting, and compliance with company processes.
Support training and development processes, systems and technology.
Enforce company and OSHA safety standards on project sites.
Lead safety meetings, inspections, and reporting protocols.
Ensure 100% compliance and a proactive safety culture.
Act as the day-to-day client contact throughout the project lifecycle, especially in sensitive healthcare settings where clear communication and trust are paramount.
Conduct client debriefs and address feedback proactively.
Build relationships that support repeat business and referrals.
Communicate effectively with project stakeholders and teams.
Demonstrate decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Mentor and coach project engineers and support staff.
Build trust and foster a collaborative, solutions-focused culture.